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Early in the meeting, Commissioner Burton moved to approve the agenda; Commissioner Valentine seconded. The chair called the vote and the agenda was approved 3–0.

The board approved minutes for the Sept. 2 work session and Sept. 8 regular session. The motion to approve the minutes was moved by Commissioner Valentine and seconded by Commissioner Burton; the minutes were approved 5–0.

Later, Commissioners Burton and Valentine moved and seconded approval of the consent agenda, which passed 5–0. The consent agenda included capital and partnership items discussed at the meeting (agenda item identifiers referenced in the transcript include 25-0497 and 25-0511). The consent action also carried formal board appointments announced by the county attorney.

Attorney Williamson announced the following board appointments as carried by the board: Zhao Wei Lu to the Audit Oversight Committee; Jennings Brody to Discover Durham Tourism Development Authority; Mark Radin to the Environmental Affairs Board; Alvar Horton to the Historic Preservation Commission; and Lee Rodeo to the Memorial Stadium Authority. These appointments were presented as approved by the board in the meeting record.

The board moved into closed session under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(4) and (a)(3). Commissioners moved and seconded to go into closed session; the transcript records those motions and indicates the board entered closed session. No action was taken during the closed session, and the board returned to open session.

A motion to adjourn was made (moved by Commissioner Burns; seconded by Commissioner Jacobs) and the board adjourned with a recorded 4–0 vote.

Votes at a glance

- Approve meeting agenda — Moved: Commissioner Burton; Second: Commissioner Valentine; Outcome: approved 3–0.
- Approve minutes (Sept. 2 work session and Sept. 8 regular session) — Moved: Commissioner Valentine; Second: Commissioner Burton; Outcome: approved 5–0.
- Approve consent agenda (includes items 25-0497 and 25-0511 among others) — Moved: Commissioner Burton; Second: Commissioner Valentine; Outcome: approved 5–0.
- Board appointments announced (Audit Oversight Committee, Discover Durham TDA, Environmental Affairs Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Memorial Stadium Authority) — Outcome: announced as appointed by the board in session.
- Enter closed session under N.C. Gen. Stat. 143-318.11(a)(4) and (a)(3) — Moved: Commissioner Valentine; Second: Commissioner Burton; Outcome: closed session entered; no action taken.
- Adjourn meeting — Moved: Commissioner Burns; Second: Commissioner Jacobs; Outcome: approved 4–0.

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The board approved the consent agenda motion that included the item; the consent agenda passed 5–0.

Commissioner Jacobs asked how the county would manage the upfit if costs exceed the donated funds and asked for more detail about staffing plans. “What happens if we don't stick within the budget that is being provided? What will be the process around that for the upfit? And also, if we could hear a little bit more about how the actual staffing of the service will take place, how that will be done, what the plan is for that,” Jacobs asked.

County Manager Hager said positions were realigned in the sheriff's office budget to support five full-time equivalents (FTEs) for the new staffing. Manager Hager also said the sheriff and the Research Triangle Foundation had been working on the partnership since the budget process.

David LaBarre, director of planning and development with the Office of the Sheriff, described the donation as generous and said staff are conducting engineering and value analysis to stay within the provided budget. “So it is a very generous donation for our RTP to the sheriff's office, and we are conducting a high level of valued engineering to make sure that we fit and operate within that budget. So we've been given directions to stay within that,” LaBarre said.

Commissioner Jacobs thanked staff for the partnership and for coordinating across agencies. The record shows the board approved the consent agenda that included the Research Triangle Foundation upfit item (item 25-0497) by a 5–0 vote. Staff said they will manage the upfit to remain within the donated funds and will report further details on staffing and budget management if needed.

The transcript did not include a dollar amount for the donation, nor a detailed staffing plan beyond the five FTEs referenced; commissioners asked staff to describe contingency handling for budget overruns.","Commissioners approved an RTP Foundation donation and associated upfit for space the sheriff's office will staff. County staff said the gift will cover upfit costs and that five full-time positions were realigned in the sheriff's budget for operations; commissioners asked how cost overruns and staffing will be handled.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6467019,"Durham County to fund urgent repairs at Lincoln Community Health Center; lease responsibilities disputed with Duke",535,2311000,2846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811887-a9f9ae8f9568e9880919aa633eb0c755&start=2311&end=2846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811887-a9f9ae8f9568e9880919aa633eb0c755/thumbnail_2311000.jpg","/articles/6467019/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Durham-County-to-fund-urgent-repairs-at-Lincoln-Community-Health-Center-lease-responsibilities-disputed-with-Duke","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6467019-a5f142c9154fdf7c86c51f53d1dbd05e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773600622&Signature=dSxlFXn~qWZONU~4qxdcF4TZbhqd9vKKQPEIPLs1MuKsSEcXPDG9D9L5J87AjPikLJeE3O2m7f1Ad5WVBgrQEtxxyqxJ6L8jUf3OCNu91w04MVWxN~uY2~3KVkuk34fNvnl1XOFH5k2XdasunCzz19aVXLa8RYbNCFyosLgDsc9L-oIsQ4s9R4KmCStvmwIOY0eu6gUXcCkl5yFV5QgZ67JNGbelbtakah-CnbTMInKG0yc1fJnaWW-B-zC26afzKnOyTqLHoopn5m7r7Ad7snKzAi5sTRJ5CcwwsEH6SuzdW9IcrpESi5RV~RqCKrIyUknCWx2XaROyQaQt9jAJPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Durham County commissioners approved funding for repairs and upgrades at Lincoln Community Health Center on Sept. 22 after staff described immediate risks to operations and commissioners pressed for clarity on who must pay under an existing lease.

The board approved the item as part of the consent agenda. County staff described the work as repairs needed to keep Lincoln operating, including HVAC replacement work, a new generator, resurfacing of parking lots, an additional upper-level parking area under construction and replacement of two elevators.

Commissioner Jacobs said the building and systems are aging and emphasized service impacts. “This is a building that is about 40 years old,” Commissioner Jacobs said. “We can't have one day where the building closes down in the summer because the HVAC doesn't work.” Jacobs added that Lincoln fills about 800 prescriptions every day and said the county must avoid any service interruptions for vulnerable residents who rely on the health center.

Perry Manns, deputy director of county engineering, told commissioners the county owns the building but that a lease assigns maintenance responsibility to the party operating the clinic. “The Lincoln lease clearly states that, at the time, it was Duke Community Hospital Corporation, which is now Duke, is responsible for the repairs,” Manns said. He said the items before the board are “desperately needed” and that the county is managing an additional parking lot currently under construction.

County Manager Hager said the county has realigned staff positions and was already discussing the repairs with Duke senior leadership; Hager said both parties began conversations in the May–June time frame to avoid service delays. “Senior leadership at Duke has committed to supporting, will come back to the board with more details about that,” Hager said.

Jacobs, who serves as the board liaison to Lincoln Community Health Center, asked staff to provide a historical accounting of past repairs the county paid for and to pursue discussions with Duke about contractual responsibilities and possible reimbursement. Commissioners noted previous shared work on a roof replacement and said the original support agreement does not account for inflation in contribution levels.

The board approved the consent agenda motion that included the Lincoln capital project (item 25-0511); the consent agenda passed 5–0.

The county characterized the current package of work as repair and maintenance rather than new construction and said it would follow up with legal and Duke representatives to clarify long-term responsibility and reimbursement.

No additional formal amendments or postponements were recorded on the item; staff committed to reporting back to the board with further detail on costs and on planned coordination with Duke.","Durham County commissioners approved capital repairs for Lincoln Community Health Center after staff said the county must step in for HVAC, parking and elevator work despite an existing lease that assigns maintenance to Duke. Commissioners requested detailed cost history and follow-up with Duke leadership.","actionData","errors"]

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